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Stephen Hubbard, retired Michigan teacher detained in Russia since 2022, released as Trump envoy meets Putin

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Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan teacher held in Russia since 2022, was released after discussions involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Vladimir Putin. Russia (Moscow City Court Press Service )

President Donald Trump’s designated special envoy, Steve Witkoff, travelled to Russia on Wednesday to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and facilitate the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired educator from Michigan who had remained in Russian custody since 2022, as reported by Russian state-controlled media outlets. Stephen Hubbard, a former Michigan … Read more

US Treasury yields hold steady as investors await economic data ahead of Fed rate decision on October 28

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US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. (Bloomberg file photo for representation)

US Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors waited for fresh economic data to understand the health of the US economy. The data could offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision, which is scheduled for next week. US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. (Bloomberg … Read more

Amy Acton breaks silence as Vivek Ramaswamy takes credit for controversial ad featuring her estranged mom: 'He's not fit to lead'

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Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo by Jon Cherry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) and (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster))

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy acknowledged his campaign’s responsibility for a contentious advertisement featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother and subsequently defended the ad’s content during a Tuesday evening statement. Vivek Ramaswamy defended his campaign’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, saying it responded to Acton’s alleged attacks and refusal to debate. ((Photo … Read more

Oil prices jump over 2% as Iran-US tensions deepen and crude inventories fall

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Oil prices rise as Iran-US tensions deepen and US crude oil inventories fall. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices rose by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as tensions between Iran and the United States deepened. Prices also received support from a fall in US crude oil and fuel inventories. Oil prices rise as Iran-US tensions deepen and US crude oil inventories fall. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude prices moved closer … Read more

Toledo hazardous chemical leak forces school closures in Ohio: Know about symptoms of overexposure

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Toledo officials evacuated nearby residents late Tuesday and urged others to shelter indoors as crews responded to a chemical release.

Authorities in Toledo, Ohio, implemented evacuation protocols following a hazardous chemical discharge that occurred late Tuesday evening. Similarly, residents in adjacent areas received directives to stay indoors while emergency response personnel addressed the situation. Toledo officials evacuated nearby residents late Tuesday and urged others to shelter indoors as crews responded to a chemical release. The … Read more

Multiple Miami Valley schools delayed and closed due to dense fog in Ohio: Check advisory and affected counties

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Miami Valley schools in Mercer, Auglaize, and Shelby counties are starting two hours late as heavy fog limits visibility. (Unspalsh)

Multiple school districts throughout Ohio’s Miami Valley region have declared two-hour delayed starts for today due to heavy fog conditions that significantly impair visibility, as per WHIO-TV. Miami Valley schools in Mercer, Auglaize, and Shelby counties are starting two hours late as heavy fog limits visibility. (Unspalsh) The impacted school systems include Celina City Schools, … Read more

US mortgage applications fall 5.3% despite drop in 30-year mortgage rates to 7.41%

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US mortgage applications fall 5.3% as 30-year mortgage rates drop to 7.41%. (AP)

Mortgage applications in the US declined last week even though mortgage rates dropped slightly. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) seasonally adjusted index showed that total mortgage applications dropped 5.3% from the previous week. US mortgage applications fall 5.3% as 30-year mortgage rates drop to 7.41%. (AP) The average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over $4 million controversial ad: All we know about Amy Actons childhood trauma

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Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estrangement from her mother (Getty Images via AFP)

The campaign team for Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy announced plans to invest $4 million in an advertising initiative centered on a divisive video featuring his Democratic rival’s estranged mother, which had achieved significant viral circulation online. Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign plans to spend $4 million promoting a viral video about … Read more

Trump revokes over 300,000 visas: Here's what Indian nationals travelling to the US must know

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The Trump administration has canceled more than 300,000 US visas as part of broader immigration enforcement measures. (Representational Image)

The State Department has confirmed that the Trump administration has invalidated over 300,000 United States visas following President Donald Trump’s return to office, thereby intensifying the government’s comprehensive immigration enforcement measures. The Trump administration has canceled more than 300,000 US visas as part of broader immigration enforcement measures. (Representational Image) According to Tommy Pigott, a … Read more

Nvidia launches new AI data center system to cut setup time from six months to 14 days

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Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup time from six months to 14 days. (AFP File)

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI data center system called DSX POD that aims to help companies start using their artificial intelligence (AI) systems and earn revenue faster. The company wants to reduce the time customers spend waiting for their AI infrastructure to become operational. Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup … Read more